Fintan O'Regan

978 1 90377 673 5

2006 Teachers Pocketbooks

All children are challenging to some extent, but some are more challenging than others. Students with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD) can be tough to support and teach. "The Challenging Behaviours Pocketbook" focuses on three particular behaviour disorders: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder (CD).

Making extensive use of cartoons and diagrams to support the text, the book explains why some children are prone to developing a can't learn, won't learn or don't care attitude.

The author devotes a chapter each to ADHD, ODD and CD. He illustrates each behaviour type through the characters Liam, Vicky and Darren, identifies typical characteristics and then offers classroom strategies for supporting and managing students with these SEBD.

Lesson scenarios with example dialogues demonstrate how different teacher responses can lead to different outcomes and a final chapter suggests a whole-school approach to promoting good behaviour.

About the author:

· An experienced teacher and Headmaster in both the mainstream and independent sectors for over 18 years.

· A national and international lecturer and consultant on Behaviour, Learning and Socialization difficulties.

· A Behaviour/SEN advisor, trainer and consultant for Surrey LEA.

· A trainer for the Metropolitan Police Officers in the ‘Safer Schools Partnership’ programme in conjunction with the DfES.

· A training consultant for the National Association of Special Education Needs (NASEN), Psychology in Learning, Lighthouse Professional Development, OSIRIS and the Manor Tree Group.

· An Associate Director of DC educational services Charitable Trust.

· An associate lecturer/ tutor at Leicester University School of Education and external advisor to University College Worcester.

· The Education Director of ADD Information Services Charitable Trust and member of the Royal Charter of the College of Teachers.

Vice Chairman of the Corporate Members of the British Dyslexia Association from 1996-2000 and member of the London International Schools Headmasters Association from 1997-2002.

Visit Fintan O'Regan's website: http://www.fintanoregan.com